Gooding lands sale marks major Idaho opening
Governor F R Gooding bought the Fred Gooding ranch for 35000 dollars adjoining the townsite of Gooding, which opens for sale November ith. The townsite, now platted, will offer limited lots for business houses ahead of a electric railroad link from Milner. The Idaho Irrigation Company gears up irrigation for a large allotment, reservoir works, and water supply next year, with ambitious plans to settle the 40000 acre Alberta tract and more along the Snake River valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Gooding
Fred Gooding
Gooding
Idaho
Electric
Twin Falls North Side
Milner
Idaho Irrigation Company
Camus
Great
Big Wood River
Alberta
Snake River Valley
Funny train-chasers at the depot chase the eastbound
A foot-racing stranger excited a crowd at the depot Tuesday morning by sprinting a quarter mile to board the eastbound train. He kept pace with the moving train and finally boarded as it pulled away. Two related men also chased the train downhill, leaping the switch and riding back on the rear platform.
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Swiftfoot
Disciples of
Mercury
Important Water Suit Involving Schodde Case Before Federal Courts
Henry Schodde and wife, visiting San Francisco for the U S Circuit Court of Appeals session, seek redress after his irrigation water wheels on the Snake River near Shoshone were shut by the Twin Falls dam at Milner. Boise court ruled no damage. Borah argues the case on appeal as a major nationwide water rights question.
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Henry Schodde
San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Twin False Company
Milner
Schodde
Beatty
Circuit Court of Appeals
W. E. Borah
Good Fruit Hygiene Urges Clean Idaho Apples and Pears
A horticulture inspector in District No 10 calls Idaho fruit buyers to reject San Jose scale and codlin moth infested fruit. He urges growers to use modern pest control, warns merchants to avoid handling infected fruit, and asks Twin Falls Lincoln and Blaine counties residents to act as inspectors. A Meridian movement challenges strict fruit inspection, arguing for home sale of infected fruit, while noting high Idaho fruit prices tied to rigorous standards.
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Idaho
Twin Falls
Minidoka
Twin Falls County
Lincoln
Blaine Counties
Lincoln county fruit fever boosts values and orchards
The article spotlights Lincoln County apple prospects with Joe Wheeler, Mat McFall and B Perrine harvesting multi acre plots near Shoshone. It details expected yields, high Chicago prices, and land values rising as irrigation projects expand, urging formation of a fruit culture association to optimize varieties, insecticides, and packing for steady supply.
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Lincoln County
Joe Wheeler
Shoshone
Mat McFall
McFall
Acre
B. Perrine
Perrine
Chicago
Jerome
North Side
Twin Falls Company
Big Wood River
Minidoka
Wheeler, McFall
Wheeler
Jonathan
Yakima
Washington
Snake River
Milner
I. B. Perrine
Royal Anne
Hagerman
West
C. R. Wheeler
Bower
Eae
Brower
Fat stock this year ranges high. outlook improves
Sherry Jones notes Tin el County ranges unusually good for 23 years. Prospects point to strong beef and mutton markets as grain feeding steadies. Stockmen are elated over the winter outlook and housekeepers anticipate better table fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherry Jones
Tinel
Butanes
Aley
Lecture on City Course Opens with High Praise
The first lecture on the city course by Zwickey drew strong attendance and praise. The speaker, a skilled sketch artist and well educated traveler, offered a literary and artistic treat. The success bodes well for the remaining four numbers, with a musical event planned for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zwickey
City
Wedding Bells and Record Book Burdens Hit Twin Falls
Jacob E Roessler and Mise Barbara Williams wed at noon in Shoshone with Rev Thus M Pattersem officiating. The ceremony joins two Missouri natives now settle in Lincoln county. The article notes a flood of water contracts in Twin Falls including 1300 instruments to be recorded, plus powers of attorney.
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Jacob E. Roessler
Mise Barbara Willams
Thus. M. Pattersem
Baptist Church
Missour
Shoshone
Mr. Ruesscher
Wood River
Dora L. Williams
G. F. Mathias
Growm
Harry Anderson
Lincoln County
Twin Falls North Side
Com- Journal
Idaho Irrigation Company
Recorder
Jerome Lots Sale Prompts Airport Line Talk in Lincoln County
The Journal notes sales at Jerome through Thursday and reports plans for an electric line to Jerome within six months. It highlights Lincoln county’s apple industry success and a forthcoming visit by Pittsburgh bankers to Milner to explore the Sagebrush empire and Twin Falls irrigation project. Local investors are optimistic, saying the resources justify the hype and a strong showing is expected.
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Jerome
Pittsburg
Milner
Snake River Valley
Twin Falls
Desort
Lincnin County
Love Wins the Race to the Marriage Judge
Hazel Starke and Roy Hughes of Bellevue wed yesterday in Shoshone at Probate Judge Fuller. A message from the bride’s alleged stepmother stirred inquiries about legal age and sparked sensational press attention, echoing a staged melodrama.
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Hazel Starke
Roy Hughes
Bellevue
Fuller
Shoshone
Lincoln County Man to Coach Brooklyn Football Team
Special dispatch from Boston reports Harry LeMoyne of Hagerman Idaho will coach the Brooklyn high football team for a month, aiding Coach Carroll. LeMoyne, a former sprint swimmer and Brooklyn football star, previously attended Harvard varsity. The LeMoyne brothers, famed Hagerman athletes, are noted for strength feats and athletic prowess.
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The
Statesman
Boston
Harry LeMoyne
Hangerman
Idaho
Ae Crack
Brooklyn High
Carroll
LeMoyne
Harvard
Brooklyn
Daniels
Kaho
LeMoynes
Hagerman
Charlie LeMoyne
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bess Brodcho
Major Reed Ends Campaign With Resting Plan
Major Fred R. Reed arrived in town to begin a long rest after a ninety day campaign of publicity for southern Idaho. He recalls the land sales vision at Sagebrush Valley and predicts growth for the region. Reed plans possible mountain outing but avoids active hunting as he recuperates from his strenuous efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Reed
St Jerome Oeteber Ist
South Idubary
Barre
Cheyenne
Major Reed
Idaho
Brush Ielahe
LB. Perrine
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Inspector Adams
Marvelous Money Makers
Roessler-Williams
County Recorder
Love
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